1000 frequent GRE words
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GRE Frequent - Set 10
(30 words)Word | POS | Definition |
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acumen | noun | The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions |
antithesis | noun | A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else |
ascribe | verb | To attribute something to a cause or source |
befuddled | adj. | Confused or unable to think clearly |
eschew | verb | To deliberately avoid or abstain from |
esoteric | adj. | Intended for or understood by only a small group with specialized knowledge |
evasive | adj. | Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding indirectly. |
exculpate | verb | To clear from alleged fault or guilt |
expedite | verb | To speed up a process or action |
fastidious | adj. | Very attentive to detail and accuracy |
feign | verb | To pretend to be affected by something |
furtive | adj. | Done in a secretive or stealthy way to avoid being noticed. |
hamper | verb | To hinder or impede the movement or progress of something. |
indispensable | adj. | Absolutely necessary or essential |
lament | verb | To express sorrow or regret |
myopic | adj. | Lacking foresight or insight |
nonchalant | adj. | Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed |
partial | adj. | Not complete or whole |
pensive | adj. | Engaged in deep or serious thought |
portend | verb | To be a sign or warning of a future event |
provincial | adj. | Relating to a province or rural areas |
rudimentary | adj. | Basic; not advanced |
salutary | adj. | Producing a beneficial effect |
sever | verb | To cut off or apart |
slight | adj. | Small in degree; inconsiderable. |
somnolent | adj. | Sleepy or drowsy |
stoic | adj. | Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining |
supersede | verb | To take the place of something that is considered old or no longer useful |
tout | verb | To publicly praise or promote |
wane | verb | To decrease in size, extent, or degree |